Inlet Area Business Association

"The purpose of the Inlet Area Business Association (IABA) is to help improve the business economy in the Town of Inlet and the surrounding area, to act as publicity bureau for the same, and to advance the business interests of said area... Businesses, professionals and friends of the Inlet area business community are welcome."

Join today! Annual dues are only $50.

You do not need to own a business in the Town of Inlet to be a member, in fact, you do not need to own a business at all to be a member. And you do not need to be a paid member to attend meetings. We welcome all who are interested in anything in and around Inlet to join us! The board meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. at area businesses.

PRINT OUT AN APPLICATION HERE OR PAY ONLINE HERE PAID MEMBERS - 6/19/26

Together, as the IABA, we will:

Collaborate on issues and ideas that will help our individual businesses grow and the Town of Inlet flourish.

Take advantage of a support network of businesses that share common goals.

Pool our resources to effectively bring visitors into our businesses for services, dining, leisure and shopping.

Working together helps the community work more efficiently!

2026 Meeting Locations:

January 6 @ Screamen Eagle with Biz Highlight: Simons Electric, Northwoods Home Improvement & Private Chef Sydney Richards

February 3 @ Up North with Biz Spotlight: The ArtHouse at the WareHouse

March 3 @ Sixth & Seventh with Biz Highlight: Kalil Wealth Strategies and Guest Speaker from LivingADK

April 7 @ Fourth Lake Wine & Spirits with Biz Highlight: Mountain & Main and Fourth Lake Wine & Spirits

May 5 @ Inlet Public Library with Biz Highlight: Adirondack E-Bikes and Guest Speaker Svetlana Fliipson of Adirondack Innovation Initiative (A2i), Adirondack Community Foundation

June 2 @ Archie's Alley with Biz Highlight: ~~Drift Upstate Boat Tours~~

July 7 @ Daiker's with Biz Highlight: ~~The Woods Inn~~ and Guest Speaker Miriam Doud LivingADK's Community Resource Navigator

August 4 @ The ArtHouse with Biz Highlight: The ArtHouse & Camry Creative and Guest Speaker Connie Perry of Inlet Area Community Task Force

September 8 @ The Woods Inn with possible Biz Highlight: Drift Upstate Boat Tours & No Bull Line Dancers and Guest Speaker Jamie Ceclia of Adirondack Economic Development Corporation, Kristy Kennedy of North Country Chamber of Commerce

October 6 @ TBD

November 3 @TBD

December 1 @ TBD

If you would like to host a meeting, reach out at iaba@inletny.com.

IABA Board Members & Officers:

Jill Marsh - Chairperson
Lynn Durkin - Vice Chair
Holly Koeppe - Secretery
Jane Slack - Treasurer
Janet Cardella/Sharon Miller - Membership
Connie Perry - At Large
Adele Burnett - Information

All 2-year terms that expire December 2027

IABA By-Laws Chairperson Notes & Action Plan

Inlet Area Business Association Membership Benefits:

Website: Your membership investment includes your personalized business description with links to your website from InletNY.com. InletNY.com is the Town of Inlet's tourism website and is hosted by the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) which is the top destination marketing organization for the Adirondacks.

InletNY.com provides links to all Inlet events, attractions and activities as well as Inlet and IABA businesses.

Business Referrals: The IABA works closely with the Inlet Information Office, which is staffed year-round as a referral resource for Inlet businesses. Referrals are also via the InletNY.com website, telephone and walk-in visitors and residents to the Inlet Information Office.

Electricity Discounts: National Grid and New York State Electric and Gas customers are eligible to receive discounts on their electric service through our partnership with the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce.

Health Insurance: Through the IABA's partnership with the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, members have direct access to a licensed New York State Health Marketplace Navigator for individual and business insurance plans. Members also have direct access to easily affordable options for Empire Vision and Guardian Dental plans.

Business Connections: Through the IABA's partnership with the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce, we can provide numerous networking opportunities, small business support services and regional visibility for our IABA members and the Town of Inlet.

Paid IABA Members

Eats N Tiques @ Van Aukens

a Mercantile Cafe selling antiques, vintage, primitives, collectibles, local honey, goat milk soaps, candles located in the historic Van Auken's Inn.

Fourth Lake Wine & Spirits

Nestled in the heart of Inlet, Fourth Lake Wine & Spirits (formerly known as The Wine Shop) offers a wide variety of eclectic wine and spirits. New owners, Stephen and Carrie, continue to offer customer favorites in addition to a host of new items...

Frisky Otter Tours

Canoe, kayak & SUP rentals, sales, tours, instruction and shuttle service. Plus a full line of paddling accessories. Join Connie Perry and Frisky Otter Tours for a chance to experience our Adirondack lakes up close. Connie is a licensed New York State...

Front Door Diner / Back Door Bar

A diner/bar open daily located in the center of Old Forge. Eight years running, serving bar food, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Homemade specials throughout the year.

Fulton Chain of Lakes Performing Arts Council

Bringing you "An Evening with the Symphony" every July since 1998. Free Children's Concert at 3:00 under the tent at Arrowhead Park. Cocktail Benefit Party at The Woods Inn 4:00-7:00. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra at 7:30 under the tent. 2017 Paid...

Gallery 3040

Fine art and more in the center of Old Forge. Specializing in handmade goods, Gallery 3040 has a wide variety of unique gifts and fine art. This family operated gallery and boutique showcases a wide variety of jewelry, woodwork, ceramics, paintings...